When the Indians have the ball: Double-wing offense. … Scored 292 points (24.3 ppg.) in 2011. … Munoz and Charpentier return and will fill the void left by Melifonwu’s graduation. Matt Schena will also help. … Oevermann returns under center with a good understanding of the offense.

When their opponents have the ball: 4-4 multiple defense … Allowed 224 points (18.7 ppg.) in 2011. … The line is loaded with the return of Charpentier, Rynning, Bradley, Barresi and Piette. … O’Brien and Munoz are backn to lead a solid linebacking corps. … Oevermann and Mike Schena are in the secondary.

In the trenches: With that double-wing offense, give Ross a big, experienced line, and the Indians are a dangerous bunch. That’s what Grafton has this season with the return of Steinmetz, Piette, Bradley and Barresi on the line and Rynning at tight end.

One to watch: Munoz returns after making the Division 4 all-star team at linebacker. He should benefit from a big line in front of him that should absorb blocks and allow him to make plays.

Schedule:

Sept. 8…Nipmuc, 1

Sept. 14…Uxbridge, 7

Sept. 21…at Shepherd Hill, 7

Sept. 29…at Leicester, 7

Oct. 5…Northbridge, 7

Oct. 12…Southbridge, 7

Oct. 19…Oxford, 7

Oct. 26…at Auburn, 7

Nov. 2…Tantasqua, 7

Nov. 9…at Littleton, 7

Nov. 22…Millbury, 10 a.m.

Key game: Sept. 29 at Leicester. The Wolverines should be a good early test for the Indians. The Wolverines have some good weapons of their own, so this could be a high-scoring game.

2011 results:

Nipmuc 19…Grafton 16

Grafton 44…Uxbridge 13

Shepherd Hill 20…Grafton 6

Grafton 34…Leicester 18

Grafton 35…Northbridge 21

Grafton 14…Southbridge 6

Grafton 37…Oxford 19

Auburn 42…Grafton 14

Grafton 38…Littleton 14

Grafton 22…Tantasqua15

Millbury 16…Grafton 12

Southbridge 21…Grafton 20

Jim’s take: The Indians should make a run for the Division 4 championship thanks to a loaded line and an experienced running game that will make them one of the more dangerous teams in the area.